לִיץ (luts) means “to mock” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: loots Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
לִיץ · luts · to mock
1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boast 1a2) to scorn 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mock, deride 1b2) to interpret (language) 1b2a) interpreter (participle) 1b2b) ambassador (fig.) 1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker Also means: la.tsats (לָצַץ "to scorn" H3945)
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a primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
KJV glosses: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| a mocker | 5 |
| mock | 2 |
| mocks | 2 |
| the mockers | 2 |
| and a mocker | 1 |
| and your spokesmen | 1 |
| are my scoffers | 1 |
| but a mocker | 1 |
| but if you scoff | 1 |
| deride me | 1 |
| for mockers | 1 |
| how long will scoffers | 1 |
| is a mocker | 1 |
| mediator | 1 |
| mocker | 1 |
| of mockers | 1 |
| the mocker | 1 |
| there was an interpreter | 1 |
| those who mock him | 1 |
| when a mocker | 1 |
| when ambassadors | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| a scorner | 4 |
| and the scorner | 2 |
| a mocker | 1 |
| and the scorners | 1 |
| and thy teachers | 1 |
| but a scorner | 1 |
| for he spake unto them by an interpreter | 1 |
| for scorners | 1 |
| in derision | 1 |
| make a mock | 1 |
| not a scorner | 1 |
| now therefore be ye not mockers | 1 |
| of the scornful | 1 |
| scorn | 1 |
| scorner | 1 |
| scorneth | 1 |
| surely he scorneth | 1 |
| the ambassadors | 1 |
| the scorner | 1 |
| the scorners | 1 |
| thou scornest | 1 |
| when the scorner | 1 |
| with him an interpreter | 1 |
Page 1 of 1. 27 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
They did not realize that Joseph understood them, since there was an interpreter between them.
Read word by wordAnd so when ambassadors of the rulers of Babylon were sent to him to inquire about the wonder that had happened in the land, God left him alone to test him, that He might know all that was in Hezekiah’s heart.
Read word by wordMy friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.
Read word by wordYet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,
Read word by wordBlessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
Read word by wordThe arrogant utterly deride me, but I do not turn from Your law.
Read word by word“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Read word by wordHe mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
Read word by wordHe who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.
Read word by wordDo not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Read word by wordIf you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.
Read word by wordA wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Read word by wordA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Read word by wordFools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright.
Read word by wordA mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
Read word by wordStrike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
Read word by wordA corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
Read word by wordJudgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
Read word by wordWine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Read word by wordWhen a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
Read word by wordMocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
Read word by wordDrive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Read word by wordA foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
Read word by wordSo now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
Read word by wordFor the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
Read word by wordYour first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.
Read word by wordThe princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.
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